Enoura Observatory(1) π
Tickets need to be booked in advance, and each session has a limited number of visitors. π’π This can actually enhance the experience, as it feels like being part of a grand narrative. It's recommended to start by visiting the bamboo forest before returning to see the Remote Worship Tunnel. πΊπ This way, the experience is much more enjoyable. The orange drink at the entrance is quite refreshing. Sitting on the fossil of a million-year-old tree, with a view of the Odawara coastline, it's easy to understand why Hiroshi Sugimoto, who grew up here, was inspired to create his seascape series. π π’π Winter Solstice Light Remote Worship Tunnel π πΊπThe winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year. This special day, both an end and a beginning, has been revered by ancient civilizations around the world since humans first realized the connection between sunrise and the changing seasonsβthe dawn of human consciousness. To preserve this "oldest memory" in modern hearts, this facility was created. π’π On the winter solstice morning, sunlight rising from Sagami Bay will travel through the 70-meter-long tunnel and finally illuminate the giant stone at the end. π€οΈ Five Circular Stone Stages π πΊπ At the center of the stage lies a massive stone lantern from a daimyo's residence, made of Gokurakuishi (paradise stone). Surrounding it are ballast stones from Kyoto's tram tracks, arranged in a radial pattern. π’π The giant stones encircling the stage were originally part of Edo Castle's stone walls. These stones were quarried from nearby mountains and transported by sea to Edo Bay. πΊπ Some of them sank during transportation and can still be seen scattered along the coast of Negokawa. πΏ #Tokyo #EnouraObservatory #ArtAndNature π
